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Copies of drawings of the Khyber Pass.

Catalogue reference: Photo 256

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Reference
Photo 256
Title
Copies of drawings of the Khyber Pass.
Date
Feb 1879-Mar 1879
Description

Photozincographs made by the Surveyor General's Office, Calcutta, after sketches made by G.W. Bartram, FRS, in Nov/Dec 1878. The prints are tied together in a roll and represent topographical views at the time of the 2nd Afghan War. Locations include Chura (Bazar Valley), Buddhist ruins near Niki Kheyl, Dakka end of the Khyber Pass, last tower of Cheena (Bazar Valley). Ali Musjid, road under Landi Kotal, Dakka and Lalpoora forts. Process = Photozincographs.

Held by
British Library: Asian and African Studies
Language
Not applicable
Physical description
1 item
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Immediate source of acquisition
Presented by Miss Finn, 27 June 1942.
Physical condition
Dimensions: 330 mm x 428 mm to 327 mm x 860 mm.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/b75e1115-ef67-4ac4-a1cf-a703d327ff6b/

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Copies of drawings of the Khyber Pass.